Here's a little back-bending video by Dharma Mittra for the weekend. Check out the Dharma Yoga Center website to find out more about this legendary yogi. I thought this was an interesting quote by Paramahansa Yogananda I found on the site: "In the beginning of one's spiritual search, it is wise to compare various spiritual paths and teachers. But when you find the real guru destined for you, the one whose teachings can lead you to the Divine Goal, … [Read more...] about Weekend Yoga Video: Dharma Mittra Back-bending Sequence
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Pattabhi Jois and Yoga in India
A favorite quote of mine from Pattabhi Jois: If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self. Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois Perhaps you've already read the article, "Pilgrimage to the Heart of … [Read more...] about Pattabhi Jois and Yoga in India
B.K.S. Iyengar NPR Interview
It's hard to believe that it's been over a year since Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar was released. In 2005, NPR interviewed Iyengar to discuss the physical and mental benefits of yoga. If you haven't heard the interview, take a minute to listen to the words of one of yoga's foremost pioneers. In the article that accompanies the interview, Iyengar discusses how yoga is more than just physical motions (the quote is actually from the book): The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep … [Read more...] about B.K.S. Iyengar NPR Interview
The Sacred Symbol “Om”
This beautiful poster has a variety of photographs of the "OM" symbol found all over India. The text on the poster reads: The sacred symbol OM is found throughout India not only in temples, but also on walls, trucks and doors reminding those who see it all is One Consciousness. Om is the eternal Existence, Consciousness and Bliss. This entire universe, including our body, mind and senses, is its manifestation, extension and expansion. Past, present and future all are nothing but OM. This was … [Read more...] about The Sacred Symbol “Om”
Observing Aparigraha
Before the new week starts and we all head back to work or school, take a moment to ponder these words on non-coveting by B.K.S. Iyengar in Light on Yoga: The yogi feels that the collection or hoarding of things implies a lack of faith in God and in himself to provide for the future....By the observance of aparigraha, the yogi makes his life as simple as possible and trains his mind not to feel the loss or the lack of anything. Then everything he really needs will come to him by itself at the … [Read more...] about Observing Aparigraha
The Yoga of Listening
Siddhartha listened. He was now listening intently, completely absorbed, quite empty, taking in everything. He felt that he had now completely learned the art of listening. He had often heard all this before, all these numerous voices in the river, but today they sounded different. He could no longer distinguish the different voices--the merry voice from the weeping voice, the childish voice from the manly voice. They all belonged to each other: the lament of those who yearn, the laughter of the … [Read more...] about The Yoga of Listening
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